Weekend Sports in Brief (Yahoo Sports)

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A fake bomb left behind during a security exercise led police to evacuate Manchester United's home stadium, disrupting the final day of the English Premier League season and bringing embarrassment to one of the world's best-known sports teams. Police initially described the device as ''incredibly lifelike'' as United's planned match with Bournemouth was cancelled, to boos from some fans, and a controlled explosion was carried out. The series of events came amid tightened security at Premier League stadiums following last year's Paris attacks that targeted the Stade de France sports stadium as well as cafes, bars and a concert hall.

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